Ramiro Steuber

Why this persona fits the audience

He is the only full-time engineer at a 6-person startup in Austin building an AI support assistant. He currently keeps conversation state in Airtable and a few Python scripts, with prompt snippets in Notion and manual rules for what to retain between chats. The product he works on is already in active use by a handful of pilots.

• Age: 31
• Location: Austin, TX, USA
• Occupation: Founding Engineer
• Income: $145k base + equity
• Education: B.S. Computer Science
• Company size: 6
• Years in role: 2

“The real magic is making the AI feel like it's actually *learning* and remembering, not just regurgitating.”

Ramiro Steuber is a 31-year-old Founding Engineer at a nascent SaaS startup in Austin, Texas, specializing in augmenting customer support workflows with LLM memory. Holding a B.S. in Computer Science, he's been deeply immersed in the startup world for the past two years, driven by a desire to build impactful technology. His current role is uniquely demanding; he is the sole full-time engineer at a 6-person company, responsible for the entire technical implementation of their AI support assistant. Ramiro's approach to managing conversation state is pragmatically DIY, currently relying on a patchwork of Airtable for structured data, custom Python scripts for processing, and Notion for prompt engineering snippets. He meticulously crafts manual rules to dictate what information the AI should retain between customer interactions, a testament to his focus on customer usefulness and low operational overhead. He believes strongly in shipping quickly and iterating based on real user feedback, a principle honed from his experiences in previous software development roles. His income of $145k base plus equity reflects his critical position and the high-stakes environment of a seed-stage venture. Ramiro is intensely focused on technical clarity, ensuring the underlying architecture is sound and maintainable, even under the pressure of rapid development. He views time as a critical, finite resource, both for himself and for the company's runway, which fuels his drive to optimize workflows and eliminate inefficiencies. While passionate about the technical challenges, he's also keenly aware of the financial realities, prioritizing long-term company value through his equity stake over immediate personal windfalls, though he does save diligently.

Background & daily life

A day in their life

Ramiro's weekday typically begins around 6:30 AM with a quick check of overnight system alerts and emails before heading out for a 45-minute bike ride. He's back by 8:00 AM, showers, and is at his desk by 8:30 AM. Mornings are for deep work: coding new features for the LLM memory module or optimizing existing Python scripts. After a quick lunch, he'll have a brief sync with the product lead, followed by a block dedicated to debugging, responding to customer feedback from the pilots, or exploring new startup tooling. Evenings often involve more coding or reviewing pull requests until 7:00 PM, followed by a simple dinner. He tries to disconnect by 9:00 PM, sometimes catching up on tech blogs or a quick gaming session.

Lifestyle

Ramiro rents a two-bedroom apartment near South Austin, sharing with a fellow engineer from a different startup. His routine is heavily work-centric, but he carves out time for cycling three mornings a week. He's mindful of his spending, prioritizing investments in his startup equity over immediate luxuries, though he occasionally splurges on a new gadget or a high-end bike component. Socially, he prefers smaller gatherings with close friends, often centered around tech discussions or outdoor activities.

Work life

As the sole full-time engineer, Ramiro shoulders immense responsibility. His days are a whirlwind of coding, debugging, and system design for their AI support assistant. He juggles maintaining the current Airtable/Python state management, refining Notion prompt templates, and building out the core LLM memory infrastructure. The pressure to deliver stable features for pilot customers is constant, balanced by the need to innovate rapidly. He relies heavily on his co-founders for product direction and sales.

Relationships

Ramiro's closest relationships are with his co-founders, with whom he shares an intense, collaborative dynamic. He has a small circle of engineer friends in Austin who understand the startup grind. His family lives back in his home state, and they communicate weekly, though they don't fully grasp the nuances of his work.

How they decide

Ramiro is highly analytical and data-driven. He researches extensively, comparing options based on technical merit, scalability, and operational simplicity. He's not easily swayed by hype, preferring proven concepts or well-justified, novel approaches backed by solid reasoning. He values peer recommendations from trusted technical colleagues but ultimately makes decisions based on his own evaluation of the trade-offs.

How they sound

Speaks with a clear, measured cadence, often pausing to find the precise technical term. Uses industry jargon naturally but avoids excessive slang. His tone is generally calm and factual, even when discussing challenges. He's direct and dislikes overly abstract or marketing-heavy language, preferring concrete examples and functional descriptions.